Nice George Washington issue...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1794  



* (2) President George Washington acts



The first column of the front page includes two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, making this a nice issue for display.

This title was one of only very few which printed Presidential documents with a script-type signature.

Four pages, various foxing, qui... See More  

Joseph Priestley welcomed to New York... Pennsylvania defines various crimes & punishment...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London,  September, 1794  Near the back a full page is taken up with news headed: "America" which includes much from the Pennsylvania legislature on an Act declaring how various crimes are punished (see). There is a report from New York which includes a letter of welcome to the famed Dr. Joseph Priestley which includes: "...associated teachers... See More  

Letter signed by John Jay...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 1, 1794 



* John Jay letter

* Conflicts at sea



Most of the first column is taken up with a letter signed in type by: John Jay, such letters rarely found in period newspaper. It concerns the problem with British impressment of American sailors and the seizure of ships. Various news of the day inside.

Four pages, light damp staining, generally good condit... See More  

Monroe is the ambassador to France...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1794  The front page features a report from France on the introduction of "James Monroe" as the ambassador to that country, with his lengthy address to the French National Convention. Page 2 has: "The Mineral Waters of Saratoga in the State of New York" which takes over a full column.

Four pages, very nice condition.

Beitish capture Martinique from the French...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London,  December, 1794  Near the back are several letters and reports concerning the British capture of the Caribbean island of Martinique. The following page has short bit of: "American News" reporting of the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia (see).

Included are the 3 full page plates called for.

Complete in 96 pages, 5 by 8 inches, full t... See More  

Interesting title from 1795...

THE PHILANTHROPIST, London, England, 1795  A little magazine of 8 pages with editorial items, literature and a few tidbits.

Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown.

Tiny binding holes in left margin. Measures 8 by 5 inches, light browning.

Beautiful masthead in this Canterbury newspaper...

KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, 1795  We seldom have titles to offer from Canterbury, and this newspaper has one of the more decorative & beautiful mastheads of the era. Note the two very detailed engravings on either side, one of which is the fabled Canterbury Cathedral. A coat-of-arms in the middle, with very ornate lettering for 'Kentish Gazette'.
A fine issue of this title, compl
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George Washington, John Adams, Sam Adams...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 21, 1795  The entire second column on the front page is taken up with: "By Authority", an act of Congress to regulate the pay of non-commissioned officers, musicians & privates of the militia, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by John Adams.
Page 3 has a document "By the Governor" signed: Samuel Adams, concerning a da
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Very uncommon 18th century title... Peace between France & Prussia...

THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Jan. 28, 1795  This is a quite scarce 18th century American title as it existed only until 1799 and rarely comes on the market. We suspect the circulation was somewhat limited.
The entire front page and half of page 2 are taken up with: "Congressional Debates -- House of Representatives". Page 3 has a report from Paris: "PEACE!!!" announcing: "
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Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 14, 1795 



* President George Washington

* Acts of Congress



The first column of the ftpg. begins with not one but two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.

This title was one of just a few which used the script type in printing, making such issues quite displayable.

Four pages, minor foxing, good condition.... See More  

A desire to break away from Massachusetts...

NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, March, 1795  The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back four pages contain news items of the day.

Among the news reports is mention that: "A convention of delegates from the 3 counties of York, Lincoln and Cumberland, in Maine, have published an address...on the subject of a separation from the state of Ma... See More  

George Washington and Samuel Adams...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 14, 1795 



* President George Washington

* Samuel Adams



 The middle of the front page is taken up with 3 Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington, one of which is authorizing the creation of a lighthouse at the entrance of Georgetown harbor, South Carolina.

Also on the front page is an Act of the Mass. legislatu... See More  

1795 - Early brewing (for the poor)... account of Baal worship...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1795  Two of the more interesting items are: a "Cheap Mode For Brewing" and an account of Baal worship in Ireland. Among the additional articles within as noted in the title/index page are: "Mansfield Church--Dr. Jeremy Taylor" "Hints Respecting the Culture of Potatoes" "Private Vices & Public Virtues Contrast... See More  

Short-lived title with nice content...

FEDERAL INTELLIGENCER, & BALTIMORE DAILY GAZETTE, Maryland, April 16, 1795



* Rare 18th century title from Maryland

* President George Washington era



Quite rare to find an issue with this title, as it began Oct. 30, 1794 and continued until just Dec. 30, 1795 as such. It previously had life as another title, and existed under yet another title after the latter date, existing just over a ... See More  

Two Acts of Congress signed by President Washington...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 6, 1795  



* President George Washington

* 2 Acts of Congress signed 



The entire column 2 of the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. One is for "...authorizing the exportation of arms, cannon and military stores in certain cases."

Four pages, light damp stainin... See More  

Was George Washington ever a commissioned officer in the British army?

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1795



* President George Washington

* Officer in the British Army ?



Included is a letter to the publisher concerning George Washington, referencing his bravery & military prowess from the French & Indian War. Further on it notes: "...In the regular standing army of Great Britain he never held any commission: and this perhaps may have b... See More  

The Jay Treaty: preventing another war...

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 9 and 13, 1795  



* John - Jay's Treaty

* George Washington



A very significant pair of issues as they contain, in its entirety, the full text of the Jay Treaty, one of the more significant 18th century documents in American history.

Taking all of the front page and a bit of page 2 in the July 9,

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Sam Adams and Thomas Jefferson...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 15, 1795  Fully half of the front page is taken up with three Acts of the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor, Samuel Adams.

The front page also has lengthy letter concerning the Jay Treaty signed in type by: Thomas Jefferson.

Four pages, very nice condition.

Early Australia... Capt. William Bligh...

KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, July 24, 1795 



* Penal Colony, Botany Bay, Australia

* Captain William Bligh in West Indies



A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.

Page 2 has: "'Botany Bay" which is a letter which is descriptive of the what would become known as Australia. it note... See More  

An American magazine from 1795...

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1795  The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles. Among the articles are: "The Test of Virtue" "Advice to Females on the Management of a Lover" "Anecdotes of Ignatius Loyola" "On the Utility of Trees in Cities" "On the Greek Fire" "On the Arabs" and so much mor... See More  

Describing construction of the First National Bank...

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, August 26, 1795 



* First Bank of the United States creation

* Construction in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania



Page 3 has a very notable report, headed: "Description o the Bank of the United States, Now Erecting in Third St., from a Design by Mr.  S. Blodget". It would be finished in 1797.

This building, The First Natio... See More  

Two script George Washington signatures...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 2, 1795  The front page has an address: "To The President of the United States" by the "...subscribers, merchants & traders of the city of Philadelphia." which carries over to page 2.

Most of the document is taken up with a very lengthy list of names of those who signed it. It is followed on page 2 by the response from the President, ... See More  

Washington & the controversial Jay Treaty...

KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Sept. 25, 1795 



* Uncommon 18th century publication

* re. John Jay's Treaty - George Washington



A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.

Page 3 has  a brief report noting: "...arrived in the Clyde, from Norfolk, Virginia, several American newspapers ... See More  

Note from President Washington...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 26, 1795  Page 3 has a small item prefaced with: "The following is the concluding paragraph of the answer of the President of the United States to the Chairman of the Norfolk meeting against the Treaty:" and what follows is the paragraph, signed in type: G. Washington.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various small tears & archival mends ne... See More  

President George Washington responds...

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Sept. 28, 1795  This issue features a nice, ornate masthead engraving.

Page 2 begins with a discussion on the controversial Jay's Treaty with England. Also: "Indian Negotiations", but the feature report is a letter signed in type by the President: G. Washington, headed: "Answer Of the President to the Chairman of th... See More